Washington Post Office Subscription Rates in 1912
Subscription notice for The Washington Post Office publishing in 1912 outlines delivery by carrier in Washington and Alexandria with rates for daily and Sunday editions, weekly and monthly options, and mail prepaid pricing. It lists payment methods for advance remittances and notes newspaper mail matter status and New York representative contact.
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Washington
Alexandria
Daly
Washington Port CO
D.C
PAUL
New York
Steger
Back to the Mines Shows Labor Peace Amid Coal Strife
Widespread coal labor disputes in the four main producers America England France and Germany ease toward peace as British mines resume. A miners operators conference in the anthracite region looms with hopes for a settlement while government policy and wage laws are debated.
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America
England
France
Germany
Pennsylvania
Bryan Platform Focus Shifts Toward Sturdier Standards
The article contrasts William Jennings Bryan’s Baltimore platform with progressive recalls and court critiques. It notes his cautious stance on the ticket head and his move to standard Bryan Democracy, away from radical reform. A separate Harvard talk by Dr. Charles H. Greene claims women talk too much, sparking debate on gender discourse and societal roles.
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Mr. Bryan
Baltimore
Bryan
Supreme Court
Nebraska
Oregon
Tt Fa
Bryan Democracy
Tuter
Harvard Medical School
Dr. Greene
Charles H. Greene
Smith
Jones
Sreene
Liver linked operation offers cure for insanity in Leipzig
A Leipzig clinic report describes Prof Erwin Paur transplanting thyroid tissue from a healthy child into an imbecile patient. The brain-improvement followed, suggesting liver brain connections may drive insanity and opening a potential new surgical path toward a general cure for mental illness.
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Leipsig
Erwin Paur
Leipsig University
Clould
Leipzig
Prof
Paur
Oil taints shad harvests on Potomac waters
A column laments oil pollution in the Delaware and Potomac basins harming shad. It blames coal oil from schny Hill surges and calls for congressional action to clean waterways. The piece praises Potomac shad and condemns Delaware fish flavor as inferior by contrast. It also references Humpy Moore and potential state action to protect the fishery.
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Potomac
Washington
Chesapeake
Little Falls
Philadelphia
Delaware
Rockefeller
Schny Hill
Humpy Moore
Congress
Fragmented political and social satire notes from a 19th century column
A dense, fragmented column lampoons politicians and public figures, referencing Woodrow Wilson era concerns, recalls court intrigues, and comments on media sensationalism. It mentions Lorimers name with Lincoln, Abe Ruef’s reminiscences, and a naval base to Japan, all in a brisk, satirical tone.
France Needs Real Diplomat in Spain
Ambassador Jusserand is slated to replace Washington with Madrid, a move seen as recognition of his nine year U.S. mission amid Franco Spanish tensions over Morocco. The article notes Spain’s cabinet pressures, potential monarchy issues, and risks to Alfonso’s throne, while detailing other French envoys and their postings in Europe and Asia.
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Washington
Madrid
United States
Spain
France
Morocco
M. Geoffroy
Vienna
Franct
Delcaise
Haaland
Geoffroy
London
Paris
Maurice Bunsen
Emn Beasy
Bunsen
Ashe
M. Juaser
Aald
Foreign Office
Germany
Agadir
Spanian
Alfonso
M. Jusserand
Great Britain
Austria
Russia
Taly
Musserand
M. Cambon
Cnitea
Cambon
Alwediras
Berlin
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A Garesr
Antony Klebukowski
Paul Bert
Third Republic
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Gambetta
Bert
Indo-China
Katcho
Far East
Anthony Klobukowski
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Calcutta
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Indo- China
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Kiobukowski
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Legion of Honor
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Ant
Brentwood Company
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Panama Canal
Col
W. H. Ridpath
Spokane
Wash
New Willard
Ridpech
South America
Europe
Col. Goethals
Canal Zone
Col. Ridpath
Central and
Argentine Republic
Brasil
Thear Tepublic
Chile
Latin Countries
America
Barriers to Homesteaders Face Forest Land Hurdles
The government continues restrictive homestead practice amid timber-first policy. Timber on 160 acres must be sold before entry, while five year occupation rules and bureaucratic delays hinder applicants. In 1910 many applications stalled or canceled as forest lands were opened at high entry fees, with final patents contingent on continued cultivation.
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Tengies4
Dar Ace
Department of the Interior
Healer Billy Smith Attracts 3600 to St Elmo Town
A flood of sick residents gather in St Elmo as Billy Smith, a German American faith healer, arrives with claims to miraculous cures. Reports say over 3600 registrations and hospitals filling streets while Smith claims 57,000 treatments in 40 years and fees capped at 10 per visit.
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Billy” Smith
St. Elmo
Blaze
New York Times
Billi’’ Smith
Smith
St. Himo
America
Billy
State Board of Health of
Minocishaa
Midiala
St. Hime
Fayette County
Bonilla Opposes Loan Amid Honduras Front Over Treaty
New Orleans reports that Manuel Bonilla president of Honduras opposes the loan and the proposed treaty before the United States, while Gen Francisco Altschul sent a cable to President Bonilla claiming Washington will report the Fonduran loan treaty favorably in the Senate on April 13. Bonilla retorted that nobody here thinks about the loan.
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New Orleans
Apr
Manuel Bonilla
Honduras
United States
Francisco Altschul
Mini
Public Works of
Bontun
Washington
Senate
Bonilla
Baby sits in Tafts chair at Smoots inauguration
President Taft briefly relinquished the chair to allow Utah Senator Reed Smoot Cardon’s seven month old grandson to be seated behind the desk. The event drew smiles from the crowd as Reed Smoot Jr. was held and kissed by Taft while his mother and grandparents looked on. Passover season closed with a ritual service at the Eighth Street Temple featuring readings from Exodus and special music. Dr. Simons preached on The Pillar of Fire and the Pillar of Cloud.
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Taft
Senator Smoot
Utah
Reed Smoot Cardon
Benator Smort
Eighth Street Temple
Simon
Frank Kellogg
Minnesota
Willard Mr
Kellogg
Chicago
Col. Roosevelt
Gon. Wilson
Harmon
Underwood
St Paul
Army Orders Leaves of Absence and Transfers 1912
Army orders list leaves of absence for officers in various corps, multiple duty moves, and board examinations. Officers including Marshall Randol Sixth Field Artillery and Clark Wertsenbaker Medical Reserve Corps are extended or redirected for periods from ten days to one month, with other personnel slated for reassignment or reporting dates to Fort Leavenworth and Alaska. A board of officers will meet April 41 at Fort Leavenworth to examine officers ordered before it, and other transfers place captains and lieutenants at duty posts in Alaska, Washington, and Baltimore areas, with vessel movements noted for foreign ports and ships arriving at several naval stations.
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Marshall G. Randol
Sixth
Geld Artillery
Clark
Wertunbaker
Medical Regerve Corps
Edwin M. Suplee
Pourseenth Cavalry
Ernest It. Johnstone
Oliver H. Dockery, Jr
Infantry
John G. Donovan
Ocogm
Eveleth Wenclow
Fanama
Leonard D. Wildman
Signal Corps
Wil
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Lewin D. Harp
Hoepital Corps
Ef Scera
Fort Lagiwnworth
George P
William H, Moncrief
William 4. Thharle
Medical Corps
Robert H. Pierson
Fort Gibbon
Alaska
Jesse R. Harris
Beattle
Wash
Piret Lacom
Bogar C. Jones
Artaud
Por Glveen
Fint
Clark I. Wertenbaker
Jonathan W. Andmason
Ith Field Artillery
Wathutgtes ‘Herracks
District of Columbus
Georgh A. Tatlor
Serps
Baltimore
Marshall
Randol
Sixth Field Artillery
Clessy
William M. Eaton
Fort Umabs
Nebi
Tenensee
District In Congress Senate Work and Delays Reported
The district in Congress and Senate actions include Senator Martine pushing recall from the House for the pellet of Alle Vv. Loughton census office clerk. The District committee approved amendments to make the public untitles bih more frantic and will report to the ate this week. The House considers District business delayed until Thursday. The District appropriation bill sits before the committee on appropriations after nearly a month since Senate action.
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Senate
Martine
House
Allee
Loughton
Jjohneen
Committee On Appropriations
White House Callers List Of 1920s Senators And Representatives
A misreaded roster lists numerous lawmakers including Warren of Wyoming Smoot of Utah Lodge of Massachusetts Fall of New Mexico Smith of Michigan Cathon of New Mexico Mondell of Wyoming McKinney of New Hampshire Payne of New York Curry of New Mexico Slemp of Virginia Humphret of Washington Holland of Ohio with unclear spellings and associations. The fragmentary text reflects a schedule or reception lineup for White House callers including several named senators and representatives.
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Secretary of the Navy
Mayer
Senater Warren
Wyoming
Seater Smoot
Utah
Senator Lodge
Virginia
Humphret
Washington
Holland
Ohio
Congress Debates Workmen's Comp and Federal Bills
Senate leaders back a workman’s compensation bill to ease industrial accident suffering. Liberal funding proposals for roads are promoted. Hearings on the free sugar bill continue. Nomination of George L. Townsend for U S marshal Delaware reported favorably. Senate adjourns at 6 28 p m. House debates Indian appropriation. Mississippi River flood aid expanded to tributaries. Admiral rank proposed. agriculture committee backs a Bureau of Markets amid grain futures fight. James A Conry urges canal governance changes. House adjourns at 6 06 p m.
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Benator Chamberlain
Senate
Owen
Fnanoa
Judiciary
George L. Townsend
United States
Delaware
Batas
Bureau of Markets
James A. Conry
Boston
Massachusetts
Howse
Nodm Toda
Meyer declares navy officers must command capital ships
Secretary Meyer outlines officer qualifications in hearings printed for Congress. He argues flag officers must endure extreme strain and that commanding a capital ship is essential training, with higher ranks than rear admiral supported by a bill proposing one admiral and four vice admirals. Salaries would be 13500 for admiral and 11000 for vice admirals.
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House Neva
Meyer
Navy
United States
England
France
Germany
Italy
Austria
Spain
Russia
Japan
Argentina
Brazil
Holland
Denmark
Norway
Chile
Peru
China
Portugal
Turkey
Hagland
Brasil
Yor
House
Representative Bates
Pennsylvania
Senate
Congress
Bears Fight to Death at Central Park Menagerie
In a fatal bear fight, Joe the male black bear killed his mate Jennie after jealously lashing out at a polar bear neighbor. Crowd watched as Joe pinned Jennie, bit her, and finally maintained a grip until keepers arrived to remove the body. Joe then paused, ready to attack the attendants before restraining.
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New York
Jennie Urana
Central Park
Hero
Desdemona
Joa Ursus
Joe
Jennie
Jonnie
Jos
Hoe
Taft Receives Bay Data From State Department
President Taft viewed a display of Japanese goods related to Magdalena Bay. Huntington Wilson, Acting Secretary of State, later discussed the data with the President. Officials plan to send selected items to the Senate, skipping less substantive letters. The White House conference lasted about an hour.
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Raft
Magdalena Bay
State Department
Huntington Wilson
White House
Wilson
Senate
Magdalene Bay
Weather Conditions and River Reports April 11 Update
Weather Bureau bulletin reports lower temperatures along the Atlantic coast and higher interior readings. The Mississippi, Helena area, and Modoc levee near Mentons show rising and possible minor flooding with improved overall conditions elsewhere. Local rain is light, winds vary by coast, and Tuesday through Wednesday bring warmer air to the central and eastern regions with moderate westerly winds offshore.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
Minshalppi
Helwon
Northware
Helena
Beng
Modoc
Mentons
Memphis
California
Gulf Coast
Appalachian
Rocky Mountains
Great Central
Lake
New England
Tanto Cowat
South Atlantic
Florida
East Gulf Coast
Gulf
Lake Michigan
Grand Banks
Reflections of a Bachelor in Pointed Paragraphs
A fragmentary column from The New York Prov. explores social mores and gender roles with wry, satirical lines. It touches on a woman's view of a transformed gown, political loyalties, and the rustle of old love letters as a cultural yardstick.
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New York
Aera Lever
Sterpers Ferry
W. V
Visitors discuss national politics at Willard dinner
In Washington for a dinner honoring Justice Mahlon Pitney, former Senator Jemea Smith touted Taft victory and downplayed Wilson. GOP figures Kellogg and Ridpath praised Republican unity, Panama Canal progress, and Latin American trade while critiquing army and militia funding debates.
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New Jersey
United
Jemea Smith
New J
Willard
Gen. Wilson
Washington
Mahlon Pitney
United States Supreme Court
Poem Seeks Seeds From Rep Sherley in Kentucky
Kentucky Representative Swagar Sherley receives a spring crop seed request in verse from Charles Dobbs, a former rival, aiming to plant a truck garden with Uncle Sam’s nucleus. Dobbs describes a Leeds ally and grass covered rider as he pledges wet soil and growth.
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Swagar Sherley
Louissville
Congressions
Washington
Charles Dobbs
Leeds
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